Solar Olympics is a one-day renewable energy event that culminates the school year for participating SolarWise schools. This program gives high school students hands-on experience with renewable energy. Students prepare solar projects in categories that draw on various disciplines, including science, mathematics, English, communications, art and business. Students are challenged to use their capabilities in design, construction, oral presentation, written communication, and artistic expression. Solar Olympics also teaches project management skills and team work.
In Solar Olympics, student teams (with up to 10 members each), led by a teacher/coach, compete in twelve "events" related to solar energy. This year's events are:
The 2008 Solar Olympics were held on May 14th at the University of Wisconsin—Green Bay. - News Release
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